Already a multi-year project, a group of makers in Tennessee have embarked on a mission to build a full-scale Millennium Falcon. “Don’t worry – she’ll hold together.” They’ve cleared away an area in the woods west of Nashville and hope that one day their craft will be visible in satellite photos! For now, they’re building piece by piece, focusing on exterior armaments and interiors, namely the cockpit. Working from an array of art and blueprints from the films, and of course research watching the original trilogy over and over (now that’s research!), the makers are combining readymade objects with custom components. They’ve molded switches, as well as acquired vintage Triumph Spitfire hubcaps used to decorate the exterior of the Millennium Falcon.

An ambitious project to say the least, here’s the footprint of the vessel to-be completed:

I’m an artist & maker. A lifelong biblioholic, and advocate for all-things geekathon. Home is Long Island City, Queens, which I consider the greatest place on Earth. 5-year former Resident of Flux Factory, co-organizer for World Maker Faire (NYC), and blogger all over the net. Howdy!

Obviously none of these guys are married. No wife would let you keep that anywhere near your house.

http://twitter.com/phillyholt Phil Holt (@phillyholt)

A wife that doesn’t want a divorce would. Just because your wife bosses you around like a child doesn’t mean every other man is a complete tool. Or maybe I’m just lucky to have a wife who also loves Star Wars.